OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Friday, February 26, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. The Governor General, who is Chancellor of the Order, will bestow the honour on four Commanders, 13 Officers and 37 Members.
The Order of Military Merit was created in 1972 to recognize meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Forces. The Order has three levels of membership: Commander (C.M.M.), Officer (O.M.M.) and Member (M.M.M.). The information in this press release was provided by the Department of National Defence and reflects the rank and posting of the members at the time of their nomination. A complete list of recipients is attached.
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Media information
Marie-Ève Létourneau (Information on Ceremony)
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-0287
www.gg.ca / www.citizensvoices.ca
Media Liaison Office (Information on Recipients)
Department of National Defence
613-996-2353 or 1-800-377-0811
www.forces.gc.ca
